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Forgive the song that falls so low,
Beneath the gratitude I owe.
It means Thy praise however poor,
An angel's song can do no more.
Great God, and wilt Thou condescend
To be my Father and my Friend.
I, a poor child, and thou, so high.
The Lord of earth, and air and sky.
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marker 99
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LYRICS
Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Trans/Adapted:
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Dates:
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1779
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Bible Refs:
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MUSIC
Name:
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COWPER
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1803
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echo ' | ';
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